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If you have a reduced capacity to work

If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.

Income from scholarships for students and apprentices

Income you get from scholarships can count in your income test. It might affect your payments.

Allowances while getting an income support payment

Some work related allowances are assessable income and can affect your payment amount.

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What you need to do at tax time

Find out what you need to know and do at tax time, if you get a payment or service from us.

Income

Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.

Sole trader or partnership income

Business income is counted in the income test.

Cancelling your payment online

You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.

Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment

If you get a payment from us, you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.

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What to report if you need to report income to Centrelink

We need to know the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

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Centrelink online account help - Upload documents

Instructions on how to upload and submit documents using your Centrelink online account.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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